News, Views, Arts and Food in the Newburyport Area

Monthly Archives: December 2016

Sheriff Cousins & Ed Cameron

This week, on Local Pulse Show 169, Joe’s guests were:

Sheriff Frank Cousins – Outgoing Sheriff of Essex County – We discussed the job of sheriff, the surprising aspects of the position, and discussed the work of Sheriff Cousins over the past 20 years. The Essex County Sheriff Department’s website is here.

Ed Cameron – Councilor at Large and Chair of the Planning & Development Committee of the City Council. We discussed the recently revealed concept of New England Development for Waterfront West. More information on the proposal may be found here.

Local Pulse Show 169 originally aired on December 31, 2016.

Every Saturday morning at 9:00 am Joe DiBiase talks about the news, views, arts, and food in the Newburyport area, on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

Christmases of the Past & a Visit with the Mayor

This week, on Local Pulse Show 167, Joe’s guests were:

Jay Williamson – In his annual pre-Christmas visit with us, local historian Jay Williamson came in to talk about how we celebrated Christmas throughout history. NOTE: Due to a technical glitch, only a portion of our conversation with Jay was recorded. Out apologies to our listeners and to Jay. Here’s a link to our conversation with Jay last year.

Mayor Donna Holaday – In our semi-regular interview with Mayor Holaday we first talked about New England Development’s concept for Waterfront West. We also talked about the progress and status of the Waste Water Treatment Facility, as well as the extension of the Rail Trail, the Parking Garage, a recent new resident meeting, the Brown School RFP, and more. The Mayor’s blog may be found here and the City’s official Facebook page, here.

On Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase we talk about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM – also streaming at www.WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Local Pulse Show 167 originally aired on December 17, 2016.

It’s live and local. News, views, arts, and food … every Saturday morning at 9:00 am on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

Veteran Home Repair, Waterfront West & Music

This week, on Local Pulse Show 166, Joe’s guests were:

Don Jarvis & Chris Ayotte – Newburyport Veteran Home Repair – Facebook – A local veteran needs the community’s help, and Don and Chris are spearheading the effort. Not on Facebook? Click on the “Contact us” button to learn how to contact Chris or Don

Justin Laing & Matt Morrison – Justin and Matt (and their “roadie,” Ethan) were back with new music and the talk about the new album!

Jim McCarthy – Chairman, Newburyport Planning Board – Waterfront West – This week, New England Development presented its concept for Waterfront West (the area of Newburyport’s waterfront between Michael’s Harborside and The Black Cow). Jim joined us to discuss what was presented and next steps.

On Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase we talk about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM – also streaming at www.WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Local Pulse Show 166 originally aired on December 10, 2016.

It’s live and local. News, views, arts, and food … every Saturday morning at 9:00 am on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

Kate Delgiacco, Leslie Levenson, Alexis MacIntyre & Byron Lane – Community Giving Tree and Bikes for Kids – Facebook – A great program to distribute 100 bikes to kids for Christmas, and the work of Community Giving Tree

Bill Sargent – “Plum Island 2016” – Facebook – Erosion on Plum Island, what causes it, the mistakes of the past, and the path to the future.

On Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase we talk about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM – also streaming at www.WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am

Local Pulse Show 165 originally aired on December 3, 2016.

It’s live and local. News, views, arts, and food … every Saturday morning at 9:00 am on WNBP 106.1 FM, 1450 AM and streaming live at WNBP.com (or on iTunes or your favorite podcast player)

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FIREWORKS - ROAD CLOSURE INFO
Fireworks are on tonight! 9:15 PM
Fireworks Road Closures Saturday August 5th:
Merrimac St will be closed from Market St to State from 7 pm until 10pm or until the fireworks crowd has dispersed. Downtown lots fill fast and usually are full by 6 pm. If you arrive after this we recommend parking on the streets outside of the downtown, its free and only a short walk. The MBTA lot has ample parking and the downtown can be easily accessed from the rail trail.

***INN STREET GOES GREEK***
Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6PM to 9PM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport
in conjunction with the Yankee Homecoming Inn St. Artisans Revival is turning Inn Street GREEK for the NIGHT!
Please join us for LIVE GREEK MUSIC with "Kefi Sounds" featuring Chuck & Ross!
Right next to our Greek Food Booth on the Inn Street Stage!
Come early and have a gyro, chicken souvlaki, loukanico, spanikopita or a meze plate!
All proceeds from the Food Booth to benefit the Burning of the Mortage of our Church!
Please share and hope you will join us for this first time event in downtown Newburyport!!!